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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Workforce

A bad labor situation just got worse

New data shows that the universe of potential hires is growing far more slowly than the number of jobs being created by restaurant openings.

Marketing

At last: IHOP debuts a pancake and pizza mashup

The chain will introduce the Pancizza on a limited scale in commemoration of National Pizza Day.

Workforce

Politics intensify for restaurants far and wide

With new elected officials taking office as a result of last November’s elections, a spotlight is turning on new labor proposals.

Leadership

Meet the other restaurateur running for president

Howard Schultz isn’t the only member of the industry who’s eyeing the Oval Office. Here’s the dark horse.

Operations

Valentine’s Day bookings light so far? You don’t know the half of it

The real torrent should start Thursday, according to new research.

Leadership

Wolfgang Puck’s Joe Essa named chairman of the National Restaurant Association

Geoff Hill of Roark Capital was tapped to head the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Each organization also announced its new slate of directors.

Workforce

Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee settles suit alleging bias against men

The operator was accused in an EEOC action of hiring women for bartender jobs.

Operations

Research puts a price on joint employer confusion: $33.3B annually

The data was compiled and presented to the National Labor Relations Board as part of the argument from the International Franchise Association that a stricter, more precise definition is necessary.

Financing

Despite Chili’s Q2 gains, investors give Brinker a drubbing

Comps and guest counts rose for both of the company’s casual brands.

Financing

Mystery’s over: New data pinpoints the cause of restaurants’ traffic slide

The research shows that saturation theorists were correct in attributing traffic problems to a development binge.

Operations

Research reveals 3 secrets of boosting restaurant traffic

A look at traffic gainers vs. guest-count losers shows these common traits.

Leadership

Shula’s names Bill Freeman CEO

The appointment was one of several high-level executive changes intended to position the steakhouse operator for growth.